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Chapter 202

While Dalton wrestled with his pride and the Reilley family trembled with fear and regret, the Lowell family seethed with anger. As leaders of one of New Avalbourne's top three families, Pierre and his grandson Blake found the order to kneel before Matthias utterly unacceptable.

"Mr. Bridges!" Pierre shouted, his jaw clenched. "We're one of New Avalbourne's elite families. Even if we've made a mistake, we won't kneel to someone who threatens to destroy us!"

Russell's face darkened. "How dare you! Do my words carry no weight? Or are you questioning me, the first commander of our military?"

The Lowell family paled, whereas Pierre felt a sense of foreboding. He was surprised that his slight show of defiance had provoked such a reaction from Russell.

Just who was Matthias to command such respect?

"Kneel and apologize! I won't repeat myself!" Russell growled.

The Reilley family, led by Stuart, reluctantly knelt before Matthias.

"We acknowledge our wrongdoing, and we beg for your forg
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